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Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer famous for hit songs such as "Feelin' Alright" and "Up Where We Belong," has died, his management agency says.

This week's two-hour mix from KCRW's Jason Bentley features new music from Tourist, Duke Dumont, Kelis, and much more.

Here is the third of three stories highlighting a cross-section of some of the incredible bassists to have come out of Philly.

The interim Justice Department boss told lawmakers he didn't want to talk about his conversations with President Trump, but did want to try to allay concerns that he has served as a White House mole.

Last year, a cajun dance hall in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, called La Poussiere, allegedly denied entry to an African-American patron. The federal Justice Deptartment has sued the club saying it violated the 1964 Civil Rights Act. We traveled to the region to investigate the case...and to talk about race relations with the whites and blacks who live there. This is part one of a piece that continues in the second half hour of the show.

There's a subtle but profound shift underway in how Americans resolve disputes over the environment. After years of fighting in court and in Congress, adversaries are starting to come together to hammer out consensus solutions. It's a trend many see as hopeful, but others question whether consensus-building really benefits the environment. NPR's David Baron has the first in a three-part series examining the pros and cons of negotiating environmental policy.

Sixteen-year-old Alia Stavrand Woolf says if she has to pay taxes like an adult on her wages, and can now be treated like an adult in court, she should be able to vote. Unlike many voting-age people, Alia cares deeply about many issues and has spent a great deal of time learning about the candidates, and she really wants to vote.

The ties between Double Dutch and hip-hop can be traced to Nelly's "Country Grammar," Missy Elliott's "Gossip Folks" and "Throw It Back," and the Cartoon Network animated series Craig of the Creek.

Cortez native Jadon Cruzan will conduct the world premiere of his new Cortez Overture during a free Four Corners Community Band concert Aug. 15.

'Tis the season! Tell us your picks for the most terrifying — and we mean truly unsettling — songs of all time.